Create Structure

Structural Design User Guide

Introduction : Hierarchy : Create Structure

Create Structure

Creates a structure database element.

A structure element is an administrative element that can own a number of framework elements, this allows structures to be separated for ease of modelling and reporting.

Before creating a structure element, the correct database elements must already be present in the Model Explorer, that is a World, Site and Zone must exist. If this is not the case, refer to Getting Started with Plant for a detailed explanation of creating these standard elements.


Name/Autoname	Select Name from the drop-down list, this allows you to input the name of the structure element or select Autoname.
Purpose	Allows you to input the purpose of the structure element. The window displays the default option unset.
Attributes	Click to display the Attributes window. Refer to Structure Properties for further information.
OK	Click OK to create the structure element in the Model Explorer and close the Create Structure window.
Cancel	Click Cancel to discard any inputs and close the Create Structure window.

Structure Properties

The Properties window displays the default properties for a structure element, modify as required. Refer to Properties for further information.

The general and positional properties of STRU elements are identical to GENSEC properties. Refer to Modify Section Properties for further information.


Geometry
Grid reference	Displays the name of the associated reference grid. A Nulref value represents a structure element that is not associated with a reference grid.

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